Santa Maria Community Services produces record GED success

Santa Maria Community Services produced a record number of GED recipients in 2013, helping 93 of its students achieve their high school diploma equivalency.

That number represents a 72 percent increase from the previous record of 54 in 2012, which was up from 35 in 2011. Santa Maria, a Price Hill-based nonprofit organization, serves GED students through its Literacy Center West location.

"We are so proud of the amazing work done by these students and by the team at Literacy Center West," Santa Maria president and CEO H.A. Musser Jr. said . "We believe education is at the core of building stronger families and a thriving community."

Of the 93 GED recipients, 43 either have expressed interest in attending college or have enrolled already.

Sixty percent of Santa Maria's GED clients are from Price Hill, and 96 percent are economically disadvantaged. Eighty-one percent are between the ages of 18-35.

"The Price Hill neighborhood is growing and changing for the better, because its residents seize opportunities to learn and better their lives," Musser said. "Santa Maria is honored to be a part of this vibrant community."

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Santa Maria Community Services produces record GED success

Santa Maria Community Services produced a record number of GED recipients in 2013, helping 93 of its students achieve their high school diploma equivalency.